… of female genital mutilation. The European Institute for GenderEquality (EIGE) highlights these findings ahead of the … genital mutilation on 6 February. “It is hard to imagine and to accept that today some girls in the EU are still … risks are essential for change. Initiatives to engage men for change were also cited as important, as men were …
… now benefit from several new resources published on EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming platform . EIGE has developed a detailed guide to help EU institutions and governmental bodies incorporate a gender perspective into … tools are designed to help policymakers ensure women andmen’s diverse needs are made visible and addressed by those …
… disabilities face a double disadvantage because of their genderand their disability. They are confronted with more obstacles … degree, compared to 29 % of women without disabilities. Men with disabilities (17 %) are also less likely to have …
… current speed, it will take almost twenty years to achieve gender-balanced national parliaments. EIGE’s new online tool … where parliaments stand on their way to genderequalityand proposes steps for every parliament to improve. We call … when decision-making power is equally shared by women andmen. An active inclusion of women has many positive effects …
… Strong laws and prosecution are powerful deterrent factors when it comes … from an upcoming study by the European Institute for GenderEquality (EIGE). “Our research shows how important a … discussions with first and second-generation women andmen originating from FGM practicing countries who reside in …
… Together, we the Heads of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies commit to zero tolerance towards sexual harassment andgender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will … (EUROPOL). In line with the White Ribbon Campaign, men Directors of the JHA agencies have joined the Campaign …
… has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women andmen in studies and at work. This makes the labour market less … technology (ICT) and health or personal care. Gender segregation poses challenges for these industries and …
… Women. On the eve of this occasion Vilnius Town Hall and EU House, where the European Institute for GenderEquality (EIGE) is located, will be lit up in orange. … about the incident. Most often, the perpetrators are men in a position of power. Combating violence against …
… of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. In societies that tolerate violence, fail … impunity and social stigma, which lead to underreporting. Menand boys also need to be engaged in violence prevention …
… We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of genderequality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? … a more accurate picture of the realities faced by women andmen living in the EU. The Index also shows trends in gender …